(400 words total)

Choose an article about a specific companys raising financing by at least one of the following:

• Initial public offering
• Direct listing
• Follow-on offering of stock
• Preferred stock
• Bonds or Convertible Bonds
• Commercial paper
• Private equity

Write a brief definition (in your own words) of the term(s) that relate to your article; then explain how the article reflects the importance of this type of financing and why it was chosen for this company. Give an opinion and/or insight, and discuss or create a visual.

Include the article or a link.